<p>University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Bachelor of Applied Studies in Fire and Emergency Response Management</p><p>The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement, is offering a Bachelor of Applied Studies in Fire and Emergency Response Management (FERM). The program is designed for adult learners that currently have an associate degree in fire protection, fire science, wild land firefighting, paramedic technician or emergency management and have a desire to continue their education.</p><p>All courses are offered online in an accelerated, 7 week format and are eligible for financial aid</p><p>The Bachelor of Applied Studies in Fire and Emergency Response Management emphasizes:</p><p> Leadership  Personnel Management  Conflict Resolution  Oral & Written Communication  Administrative Law  Budgeting & Finance</p><p>Degree/General Requirements:</p><p>The Fire and Emergency Response Management degree requires completion of 120 credits. This is made up of core courses within the major and general education coursework. With an approved Associate degree, students may receive a block of 45 credits and additional credits for any general education courses completed. No additional elective credits are usually needed.</p><p>Associate degrees from technical colleges and universities outside of Wisconsin are evaluated on a course by course basis in accordance with UW Oshkosh transfer credit policy.</p><p>This is a degree completion program designed to build on an Associate degree, so all students must have completed their AAS degree or be in their last semester to be admitted.</p><p>The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.</p><p>For more information: </p><p>Contact: Cynthia Brun, MS FERM Program Coordinator Center for New Learning 800 Algoma Blvd. Dempsey Hall Oshkosh, WI 54901 Phone: (920) 424-1458 Fax: (920) 424-0235 Email: [email protected]</p><p>Additional information: http://www.uwosh.edu/llce/cnl/programs/bas-ferm</p><p>Additional phone: (920) 424-0234</p><p>Update: 10/10/12</p><p>“Please note: Some of the Web sites linked to in this document are not federal government Web sites, and may not necessarily operate under the same laws, regulations, and policies as federal Web sites.”</p>